Argentina Guide

The Inca´s Bridge  

Puente del Inca
Last updated: Mar 18, 2013  Posted: Mar 16, 2013
ArgentinaMendoza Province
Tourist Attractions in Mendoza Province

Because of the name of this site many people suppose that this is a bridge that the Inca tribe built. Well, it isn´t. This site is in fact still very important and it is a natural arch that goes from one bank to the other bank of the Vacas River. The site is located on 2 700 m above the sea level. This natural bridge is of an impressive size.






 

Buenos Aires Zoo

Jardín Zoológico
Last updated: Jan 02, 2013  Posted: Jan 02, 2013
Buenos AiresArgentina
Tourist Attractions in Buenos Aires
Hours: 
10am-6pm Tue-Sun Oct-Mar, to 5pm Apr-Sep
Address: 
Avs Las Heras & Sarmiento
Price: 
AR$12-22

Palermo district of Buenos Aires is home to Buenos Aires Zoo that contains a large number of animals pertaining to different species. This zoo can be divided into several sections. There is the Farm of the Zoo or in Spanish La Granja Del Zoo where people can see some domestic animals which can also be seen on farms such as chickens, turkeys, rabbits, cows, ponies, donkeys, sheep, goats...






 

El Bolsón

El Bolsón
Last updated: Mar 18, 2013  Posted: Mar 16, 2013
ArgentinaRío Negro Province
Tourist Attractions in Río Negro Province

El Bolsón is a beautiful town that is located between mountains and that, despite its position has a mild climate. It is located near the Chilean border. This town has its special charm. It seems like some invincible force pushes away many modern day habits.






 

Tower Tank

Torre Tanque
Last updated: Sep 30, 2012  Posted: Sep 30, 2012
Mar de PlataBuenos Aires ProvinceArgentina
Tourist Attractions in Mar de Plata
Hours: 
8am-2:45pm Mon-Fri
Address: 
Falucho 995 (esq. Mendoza)
Price: 
Free

Torre Tanque is water storage tower which construction was finished in 1943. The tank holds 500m³ It is famous for the marvelous view that stretches over Mar the Plata. The tower is built on the top of the Stella Maris Hill while the terrace from which the beautiful view can be seen is on the height of 75 m. The tower was built of stone from the Mar de Plata area.






 

Varese Beach

Playa Varese
Last updated: Sep 30, 2012  Posted: Sep 30, 2012
Mar de PlataBuenos Aires ProvinceArgentina
Tourist Attractions in Mar de Plata

Playa Varese is also called Bahía Varese. It is one of the most visited beaches in the area. It is located by the Peralta Boulevard and Colon Ramos Avenue. The beach is called Varese by the name of the owners of the hotel that stood by this beach up until 1970s. In the 1990s the beach became very popular and a lot has been invested in its appearance.






 

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego
Last updated: Sep 30, 2012  Posted: Sep 30, 2012
ArgentinaTierra del Fuego Province
Tourist Attractions in Tierra del Fuego Province
Address: 
Luis Fernando Martial, Ushuaia
Price: 
Ar$65

Tierra del Fuego National Park was established in 1966. It is located on the Argentine part of the island. It also includes some parts of Fagnano and Rocal lakes. The park has one of the most beautiful sceneries with multitude of mountains, glaciers, forests and waterfalls. The park stretches on the area of 630 km2. Numerous tourists visit the park taking a hike on the park trail.






 

La Boca

La Boca
Last updated: Oct 23, 2012  Posted: Oct 23, 2012
Buenos AiresArgentina

La Boca is a neighborhood (barrio) in Buenos Aires. Many of the early settlers in this part of the city were of the Italian origin, to be more exact from Genoa, Italy. The traces of the Italian or the Genoese culture are greatly visible on the La Boca´s buildings. Due to its recognizable appearance La Boca neighborhood is also visited by many foreign visitors.






 

Buenos Aires Cabildo

Cabildo de Buenos Aires
Last updated: Sep 25, 2012  Posted: Sep 25, 2012
Buenos AiresArgentina
Tourist Attractions in Buenos Aires
Hours: 
Wnd - Fri 10:30am-5pm / Sat - Sun 11:30am-6pm.
Address: 
Bolívar 65, 1066 Buenos Aires
Price: 
$1 (free for children under 16)

Cabildo is a historical building in Buenos Aires which was used as a government building during colonial times. Today, this building houses the National Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution (Museo Histórico del Cabildo y de la Revolución de Mayo). There were actually two buildings.






 

Government House

Casa Rosada
Last updated: Sep 25, 2012  Posted: Sep 25, 2012
Buenos AiresArgentina
Tourist Attractions in Buenos Aires
Address: 
Balcarce 50, 1064 Buenos Aires

Casa Rosada, apart from being the House of Government, is also a National Historic Monument. It is special for its pink color. It is located on the Plaza de Mayo square. It is painted pink because it combines the colors of two political parts. Red, color of the federals, and white, color of the unitary part. This is why the color of the building is pink.






 

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